Removal Procedure

Disconnect the negative battery cable (5). Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure .

Fig 1: Identifying Battery cable Components
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Loosen the positive battery cable bolt.
Remove the positive battery cable (4) from the battery.
Remove the coolant heater cord retainers (1) from the battery cover, if equipped.

Fig 2: View Of Coolant Heater Cord Retainers
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Remove the battery air duct from the battery cover.

Fig 3: View Of Battery Air Duct
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Remove the battery tray brace bolts/nut.

Fig 4: Radiator Support Diagonal Brace
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Remove the battery cover.

Fig 5: View Of Battery Cover
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Remove the battery hold down nut (3), retainer (1), and washer.

Fig 6: View Of Battery Hold Down Nut, Retainer & Washer
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Remove the battery.